Crispy Lemon Herb Air Fryer Salmon
Salmon fillets crisped in the air fryer with a bright lemon-herb crust, ready in 12 minutes. Pairs with roasted asparagus for a TikTok-worthy dinner.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 2 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 whole (zested + juiced) lemon
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz asparagus spears
- ¼ tsp fleur de sel or finishing salt
Instructions
- 1
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Trim asparagus woody ends.
- 2
Toss asparagus with 0.5 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on air fryer tray.
- 3
Mix lemon zest, dill, parsley, garlic, and 1.5 tbsp oil in a small bowl.
- 4
Spread herb mixture on salmon skin side. Place skin-down on tray with asparagus.
- 5
Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 6
Squeeze lemon juice over salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle fleur de sel.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket
- paper towels
- cutting board
- small mixing bowl
- spoon
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